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Ruff Start Rescue Society Alberta

Animal rescue in Didsbury, AB

We are a small foster based rescue who focuses on helping areas of overpopulation and dogs in desperate situations. We are run by dedicated volunteers and generally only have a handful of dogs in care at one time so we can focus on exactly what they need to feel better and find a loving home.

Contact Tabitha Strong
Email info@ruffstartrescuesociety.com
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Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
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Adoptable pets at Ruff Start Rescue Society Alberta

We'll also keep you updated on Lili's adoption status with email updates.
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Lili

Chinese Crested

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Juniper's adoption status with email updates.
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Juniper

Chinese Crested

Female, Young
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Smudge's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Smudge

Dwarf

Male, Young
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Benji's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Benji

Chinese Crested

Male, Young
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Chica's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Chica

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Journey's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Journey

Border Collie

Female, Young
Didsbury, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Cassie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Cassie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Didsbury, AB
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Rescue FAQs

Calgary, Airdrie, Carstairs, Didsbury, Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Strathmore, Chestermere. Medicine Hat, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We are very extensive in our adoption process to ensure a good match is made

Adoption application

https://www.ruffstartrescuesociety.com/adopt

https://www.ruffstartrescuesociety.com/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on A0911000's adoption status with email updates.
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A0911000

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Calgary, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Saeol's adoption status with email updates.
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Saeol

Samoyed/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Calgary, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Jigeum's adoption status with email updates.
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Jigeum

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 13 yrs 1 mo
Calgary, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Airdrie, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Pierogi's adoption status with email updates.
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Pierogi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Calgary, AB
We'll also keep you updated on Duchess's adoption status with email updates.
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Duchess

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
calgary, AB

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